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Range Rover Water Issues

Range Rover Water Issues

Range Rover Water issues 2004-2008 The water coming into your range rover is usually caused  when the connecting elbow at end of the sunroof drains fail. (degraded sunroof drain connectors) Once these rubber elbows give way, the drains hang free and redirect all the water onto the floorboards of your Land Rover. The hose on the passenger side of the vehicle is located behind your Junction Box Electronics (JBE).  The hose on the driver side is located in a similar location and is easier to access.  Simply remove the kick panel and side panel around the OBD connector and you should be able to locate the drain hose rather quickly. Part of the wiring harness is located at the lowest point along the front floorboards so it is important the get the water issue in your Land Rover taken care as soon as you become aware of it as water damage to your wiring harness is soon to follow. (Corroded wire) Common electrical issues experienced as a ... read more

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Range Rover

Genuine Vs OE vs OEM vs Aftermarket

Genuine Vs OE vs OEM vs Aftermarket

Genuine Vs OE vs OEM vs Aftermarket When trying to buy your own parts for you BMW, VW, Audi, Land Rover, Mini Cooper or Mercedes it’s easy to get confused. Here are some simple definitions for OE, OEM, Genuine, factory & Aftermarket to help guide your purchasing decisions. OE = Genuine = Factory = Original.  They all mean the same thing. Parts that are packaged in Volkswagen boxes with the VW logo,  BMW Boxes with the BMW logo, Land Rover boxes with the Land Rover logo etc etc OE = Original Equipment   OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer They are produced in the same plant by the same manufacturer.  The key difference between OE & OEM is the markup Audi /BMW/ Land Rover adds to the OE part.  Automotive companies dictate the specifications to the manufacturer.  The OE/OEM  manufacturer must adhere to consistent production and quality. OE part= Audi package, Higher cost, OEM ... read more

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